Manfrotto 196B-3 143BKT 3-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) - Ultimate Tool for Professional Camera Flexibility Review

I bought this unit to quickly install temporary field sensors for vibration analysis. Works very well with forced blocking.

If you use it to photograph artwork or objects, it's great! However, I would be a little cautious when picking it up as it vibrates like a tuning fork if you bang it or hit the surface it's attached to (if you bought a separate clamp).

This is a great product I have been using for two years with no problems. I bought a second one and am very happy with the product and the company that made it. It is highly customizable and easy to use. I would recommend this job to any professional who shoots a lot.

My only wish is that Manfrotto makes them a little heavier. I exceeded the recommended weight and while it's still stable, it took a while to set it up so the camera I installed wouldn't tip over. But then again, I'm over the recommended weight. Once everything was at an angle I wanted it to be securely fastened.

I shoot tutorial videos on You Tube, I like to shoot over my shoulder and I can use both hands on a project. It was exactly what I needed. My camcorder is very light and I'm not sure this hand will balance a heavier one. You can change the angles and balance the weight to put the camera where you want it. I use it in combination with an old tripod, but I think I need a new tripod, bigger, and then I will like it even more.

Brilliant design! I've searched the internet for half a day trying to figure out how to "overhead" to make an instructional video for You Tube and I've done a lot of diligence with all the different options I've found and I'M SUPER HAPPY. I owe my decision to this to some very helpful owners who answered my questions here on Revain! The part you see in the photo in the top left corner is where you mount the camera (in my case I have a small and light handheld video camera) and the part you see…

to use both hands on a project. My camcorder is very light and not sure if this arm will balance a heavier one.you can change the angles and balance the weight to get your camera where you want.I use it in combination with an old tripod but I do think I need a new tripod, a taller one, and then I'll like it even more.

The 1kg rating is pretty optimistic unless you want to wait 30 seconds on each touch for the vibration to subside. Also, the bolt that the wing nuts thread onto is the original bolt and you cannot get a replacement unless you order the entire clamp assembly. You could have just poured plastic under the bolt's hex head to keep it from turning when the wing nut is tightened, but no. Instead, they make a custom bolt with lugs on the shank. I would like to speak to the engineer who made this…

Brilliant design! I searched the internet for half a day trying to figure out how to rotate "overhead" to make an instructional video for You Tube and I did I've carefully reviewed all the different options I've found and I'm VERY HAPPY I made the choice, thanks to some very helpful owners who answered my questions here on Revain! Your camera (in my In this case I have a small, lightweight, handheld camcorder ) and the part you see on the bottom right is where you mount it on the tripod. You…